The 10 Highest-Grossing John Malkovich's Movies Of All Time
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John Malkovich hailed from Illinois and was born in a middle-class family that worked blue-collar jobs. In his early 20s, he decided to join Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater. He had a slow start to his career in theater and, seven years later, won an Obie Award for his play True West. Malkovich starred in Broadway shows before making his breakthrough in the 80s, which earned him his first Oscar nomination. Malkovich has worked with acclaimed directors and producers and starred in blockbuster movies and several television shows that have made him an iconic actor over the years.
From his starring roles in action and dramas to showing his excellent humor with comedy movies, the actor has a comprehensive acting portfolio with many iconic roles under his belt. From animated features to science fiction, he served a fantastic performance to the audience.
Red 2 (2013)
The highly-anticipated sequel to the 2010 action-comedy Red, Red 2 saw the original cast, including Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker, and John Malkovich, reprise their roles. Based on the comic book of the same name, Malkovich portrayed the role of Marvin Boggs, an old associate of Willis’ character. Made an $84 million budget, the movie grossed $148.1 million at the box office.
Johnny English (2003)
Featuring two comedy icons, Rowan Atkinson as the spy Johnny English and John Malkovich as the villain Pascal Sauvage, Johnny English made $28 million in the USA and $160.5 million worldwide. The movie saw Atkinson and Malkovich going head-to-head against each other in a series of bumbling events that were perfected with their comical timings, as noted by Rotten Tomatoes.
Burn After Reading (2008)
Burn After Reading is a crime comedy movie written and directed by the Coen brothers. It features a stellar cast of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, J.K Simmons, and Tilda Swinton. John Malkovich is the heart of the movie as former CIA Analyst Osbourne Cox. In 2009 the movie also received a BAFTA and a Golden Globe nomination, grossing $163.7 million in theaters.
In The Line Of Fire (1993)
A movie that earned Malkovich his second Oscar nomination, In The Line Of Fire, was a critical and commercial success that garnered $187.3 million in total. Playing one of his most sinister roles, the actor portrayed Mitch Leary, a hitman against Frank Hogan, played by Clint Eastwood, as mentioned by Screen Rant.
Beowulf (2007)
A 3D movie that featured human characters animated similar to The Polar Express, Beowulf based on an Old English poem based on the same title. The movie managed to earn $196.4 million on the $150 million budget of the film. Malkovich voiced the character of Unferth and found the experience similar to working in theater.
Red (2010)
Red was the first part in the Red series where Bruce Willis, a retired CIA agent, teams up with his old partners to find the assassin trying to kill him. The movie saw Malkovich play the supporting role of Marvin Boggs and received great reception by audiences, making $199 million and releasing a sequel within the next three years.
Con Air (1997)
Con Air has become a classic, a combination of a prison and action flick over the last two decades. The enamored chemistry audiences between Nicolas Cage and John Malkovich, making it a box-office hit, as stated by The Guardian. One of Malkovich’s most popular movies, it grossed a hefty $224 million at the box office during the time.
Eragon (2006)
Based on the 2002 novel of the same name, John Malkovich ventured into the world of fantasy fiction playing the role of a dark sorcerer-king Galbatorix. Produced by Fox, the production company earned a sizable amount of $250 million against the $100 million budget, making it a moderate success.
Penguins Of Madagascar (2014)
In the second animated movie on the list, John Malkovich voiced the antagonist, Dr. Octavius Brine, an octopus who wears a human disguise. The film grossed $373.5 million as a spin-off of the Madagascar series, and the Kids' Choice Awards nominated Penguins Of Madagascar in 2015.
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon (2011)
A Michael-Bay action-packed movie and the third sequel in the Transformers franchise, Dark Of The Moon was a smashing success. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it had the biggest 4th Of July opening with $400 million and made $1.12 billion in total. Malkovich had a supporting role in the movie as Bruce Bazos, the employer of Shia LaBeouf’s character Sam.
From action-packed movies to dark comedies, John Malkovich has portrayed some of the most iconic characters in cinemas playing the protagonist and antagonist in movies. His memorable roles have made him one of the most successful actors in the industry. Malkovich is currently starring in the second season of the series Space Force, an office humor available on Netflix.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Screen Rant, The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter
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